To pass S. 44 (16 stat 44), a bill to amend the judicial system of the United States. (p. 337-1, 2)

On Mar 29, 1869, the House voted 90–53 (S 44). Result: passed. By party: Republicans 90–14, Democrats 0–39. It was a split vote: the parties took opposite sides, with some members crossing over. 14 members voted against their own party.

During the 41st Congress (1869–1870), Ulysses S. Grant was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Yes: 90
No: 53
Did not vote: 113
Date: Mar 29, 1869

By party

Republicans90 yes · 14 no · 74 didn’t vote
Democrats0 yes · 39 no · 33 didn’t vote

Who broke with their party

John Breese Hay R-IL voted no
John Coburn R-IN voted no
Godlove Stein Orth R-IN voted no
Jasper Packard R-IN voted no
Sidney Clarke R-KS voted no
Austin Blair R-MI voted no
Omar Dwight Conger R-MI voted no
Gustavus Adolphus Finkelnburg R-MO voted no
Jacob Hart Ela R-NH voted no
William Lawrence R-OH voted no
John Beatty R-OH voted no
John Black Packer R-PA voted no
Roderick Randum Butler R-TN voted no
John Seashoal Witcher R-WV voted no

How each representative voted: Yes

How each representative voted: No

Did not vote

Other votes

From Voteview roll call records.

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Capitol Receipts, “To pass S. 44 (16 stat 44), a bill to amend…: House Vote, Mar 29, 1869,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/vote/41-H-44/to-pass-s-44-16-stat-44-a-bill (accessed 2026-10-16).